To My Loyal, Loving Friend Baby,

When you were just born, I was not sure you were going to make it, yet with a little stimulation to get your itty bitty heart going, you thrived. Our family watched Heidi raise you to the ripe age of 8 weeks and then Courtney finally got to bring you home. You were so timid and so afraid of your Dad, mean old Junior, and rightfully so; given he would attack you any chance he got. Courtney protected you for the first couple years. But as children do, Courtney grew up and took up other interests which left me to watch over you and protect you. You won my heart with your big, forever worried eyes. And it became my purpose to make certain you were kept safe and comfortable and never felt afraid ever again. I brought you everywhere with me and I avoided anywhere that you couldn't go. Though, at times it was necessary to leave you behind. I hope you know I truly disliked having to go anywhere without you. I would hurry back to you cause I knew you felt safe with me and vulnerable in my absence. Through the years our bond grew stronger and through all our experiences together, your loyalty, unconditional love and acceptance taught me how to love, be loyal and how to be a friend. 

You will always be my forever friend, and no other pet could ever take your place. I truly hope I provided you with a good life. I don't think I will ever forgive myself for not being present when you passed. If I had any idea that there was even a slight chance if losing you, I would of taken you to see Dr. Pat right away. I hope you know that. You mean the world to me and you always will. You were not a pet, you were part of our family. And we all love and miss you so incredibly  much. I pray you are with NaNa, running thru grassy fields chasing squirrels in the sunshine, sleeping under the plushest blankets, burying the most savory bones and soaking up chest rubs from Jesus himself in heaven. You certainly deserve all of that. Yet as selfish as it is, I still wish you were here on earth with me. Life is not the same without you, I feel lost and without a purpose now since you've gone. And I am finding it extremely difficult to get passed your death. I light a candle next to your urn and picture in your memory and hope you are aware of how much you're missed. Thank you for giving my life depth and purpose, you were truly my best friend and I could not have asked for a better buddy. You touched the lives of so many people Baby, and I want to thank you for everything. Especially for loving me just the way I am. You will never be forgotten. I am so grateful to have been your human. Until we meet again...My friend, our son, and their brother...We Love You Baby. Gone but not forgotten. God Bless you Baby.